GLEN ELLYN, Ill. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- The principal of Glenbard South High School has issued an apology for what she calls “an unfortunate and grave error” during the graduation ceremony.
Principal Sandra Coughlin posted a video-taped apology on Twitter.
"I made a horrific mistake by accidentally omitting some key clauses to the Pledge of Allegiance, including 'of the United States of America' and 'under God.' I sincerely apologize for that error," she said.
Coughlin said as she stood at the podium at her last graduation as principal, she found herself "more emotional and anxious than expected."
"As I began, I checked the color guard; I lost my place; and I accidentally omitted key phrases. After 30 years in education, and countless times reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, I lost track and fumbled the speech," she said.
"I would never intentionally disrespect our great country, our flag, nor the men and women who have done so much to protect and defend our freedom. This was a mistake and not a political statement. I have no political agenda as some have suggested."
She said it was not her intent to offend anyone and apologized for the error.
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